Posts by Kenny Smith
From Sheffield with love to Scotland’s islands
Despite living in Sheffield, author Richard Clubley’s love for the Scottish islands brings him north several times a year. And in this book, he gives a passionate account of what makes these places so special and worth visiting. He meets locals and learns a few realities of island life. He almost perished on Ailsa Craig,…
Read MoreTwo Guineas Spiced Rum will assist our sea heroes
Heroes Drinks Company, the world’s first non profit organisation in the alcohol sector, has announced the launch of a new spirit, Two Guineas Spiced Rum. The first rum that the business, headed up by ex serviceman Chris Gillan, has developed, Two Guineas Spiced Rum has been two years in the making and joins Heroes Drinks…
Read MorePerformer unveils debut solo album Leaving Lurgangreen
Leaving Lurgangreen is the cheerful and adventurous debut solo album from Coatbridge-born flautist, singer and harpist Sarah Markey. The record is dedicated in memory to her grandmother, who was from Lurgangreen, County Louth in Ireland, and is a reflection on Sarah’s musical journey so far, with an enthralling mixture of her own compositions and traditional…
Read MoreAddressing the impact of personality disorders
This is a fascinating story spanning five centuries of history seen through the eyes of schizophrenic John McPake. Helped by the voices inside his head, McPake goes in a search of his brother in Edinburgh. In another thread of the plot, three 16th century weavers from Bruegel’s painting, Three Hunters in the Snow, search for…
Read MoreAuld Bride – a Glencairn Glass crimewriting prize runner-up
The Glencairn Glass – the world’s favourite whisky glass – has been celebrating Scottish crime writing talent over the past two years. It’s been the headline sponsor of the prestigious McIlvanney and Bloody Scotland Debut crime-writing prizes and last year, launched its first very own crime short story competition, inviting all budding crime writers to…
Read MoreTeardrops – a Glencairn Glass crimewriting prize runner-up
The world’s favourite whisky glass – The Glencairn Glass – has been celebrating Scottish crime writing talent over the past two years as headline sponsor of the prestigious McIlvanney and Bloody Scotland Debut crime-writing prizes. To support this creative collaboration, The Glencairn Glass launched its first very own crime short story competition, inviting all budding…
Read MoreTop 10 whisky trends for 2022 revealed
Edible drinking vessels, eco whiskies, and exotic citrus flavour profiles are all part of the top whisk(e)y trends for 2022. This has been revealed in new research from the maker of Johnnie Walker, Bulleit Bourbon, Haig Club, Talisker, Roe & Co, and The Singleton has discovered in their Top Whisky Trends for 2022 report. In…
Read MoreSeasonal rangers back on Cairngorms park patrol
It’s almost Easter and that can only mean one thing – not chocolate – the seasonal rangers are back on patrol in the Cairngorms National Park, ready to welcome visitors. Rangers in the UK’s largest National Park are here to help everyone enjoy their holiday, while safeguarding the area’s special wildlife, landscapes and communities. The…
Read MoreThe May 2022 Scottish Field is out now
The latest issue of Scottish FIeld puts the focus on one of Scotland’s most endangered birds, the capercaillie. In our May edition, our monthly wildlife feature sees Patrick Galbraith gets up close to the capercaillie, examining why it has become under threat as a species. We also ask what price animal welfare? With the corporatisation…
Read MoreLewis band Face the West release their new single
Would the Minister Not Dance? is the new high-energy trad single from Lewis-based Face the West, released today. The Celtic rock band fell in love with the old tune, originally written in the mid-1800s, and were keen to breathe new life into it. With its interesting slip jig timing and a powerful, upbeat melody Would…
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